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326,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
uneven rise and fall at rear brakes (near side low)
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
off side front tyre worn bald on inner edge
uneven rise and fall at rear brakes (near side low)
near side headlamp beam image poor
off side front tyre worn on edge
possible fault with off side front side lamp bulb
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
near side headlamp beam image poor
off side front tyre worn on edge
possible fault with off side front side lamp bulb
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front tyres wearing on edges
near side front track rod end dust boot split
various holes in the exhaust system
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
front tyres wearing on edges
near side front track rod end dust boot split
various holes in the exhaust system
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight bind from O/S/R brake. Please monitor.
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Slight bind from O/S/R brake. Please monitor.
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres getting low
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres getting low
converted to motor caravan
advised on the condition of the horn switch
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 614D?
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Y557 MES is a 2001 Mercedes 614D in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 139,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes 614D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y557 MES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 614D typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y557 MES is a 2001 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 May 2001.
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